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January 7, 2023
Did you know that researchers recently uncovered some serious vulnerabilities in a popular Lego online marketplace? These vulnerabilities, known as cross-site scripting (XSS) and server-side request forgery (SSRF), could have allowed hackers to take over user accounts, access sensitive data stored on the platform, and even gain access to internal production data to compromise corporate services. But don't worry, there are steps that organizations can take to fix these vulnerabilities and keep the platform safe. In this article, we'll delve into the specifics of XSS and SSRF and explore how companies can protect themselves from these types of attacks. So if you're a fan of Lego (or just want to keep your online data secure), keep reading!
The beloved toy company Lego has an online marketplace for buying and selling their products. It's called BrickLink, and it's a digital platform used by millions of Lego fans around the world. But recently, researchers from Salt Labs (the research arm of Salt Security) uncovered some worrying vulnerabilities in the BrickLink platform. These vulnerabilities could have allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access to the platform or steal sensitive information of users.
Researchers identified two vulnerabilities in the BrickLink digital resale platform by analyzing areas of the site that accept user input.
Thankfully, the Lego Group has fixed these vulnerabilities and keeping their platform safe for all users.
Are you worried about API vulnerabilities like XSS and SSRF on your website or application? Don't worry, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your users! Here are a few tips for preventing these types of vulnerabilities:
By following these tips, you can help to keep your site or application safe from API vulnerabilities like XSS and SSRF.
All large businesses have massively increased their usage of APIs to build applications. As a result, APIs have become one of the most common attack vectors for hackers looking to gain access to user data. Just look at the recent data breach at Australian telco Optus - over 9.8 million customer records were exposed, including names, addresses, birth dates, and even government-issued identification numbers. This is just one example of the many API security risks and vulnerabilities that businesses need to be aware of. In fact, according to HackerOne, last year (2022) hackers spent a staggering 45% of their time attacking APIs. That's a lot of potential attacks to worry about! We did a detailed analysis in the blog here. To learn more about API security and stay up to date on the latest incidents around the world, be sure to keep an eye on this space.